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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 211.05 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 211.05 and 113.66 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 211.05 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/211.05 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 211.05 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 23,986.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,986.89/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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